WARSAW — Operation Christmas Child is a ministry connected with Samaritan’s Purse which collects and distributes gifts of toys, schools supplies and hygiene items all packed in shoeboxes to children in third world countries.

The collection center is located at First Christian Church, 115 Park Ridge Dr. Warsaw. Upcoming collection dates are as follows:

Monday, Nov. 13: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 14: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov.15 : 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 16: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 17: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 19: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 20: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

If there are any questions, people can contact coordinator Anna Jackson at (574) 265-6942 or contact the church at (574) 267-8952. You can also find more information online.